For the Aurora Bridge, which is part of state Route 99, the study recommended adding a median to divide the north and south lanes as well as moving pedestrian walkways under the bridge to allow widening the lanes in both directions.

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But little has been done to alter traffic on the bridge, likely because anything lessening the north and south flow would put further pressure on an often choked piece of highway.

With these motor vehicle accidents—especially where there may not be enough liability insurance to go around—it is important to determine whether there are any roadway design problems or defects that caused or contributed to the accident.

In the Duck case it’s going to be important to focus on lane width and the absence of an adequate divider.